Toyota recall: Equipment
What is wrong
Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain 2017 Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles equipped with accessory roof rail cross bars. The fasteners for the roof rails may not be torqued properly.
What could happen
The roof rails may loosen and possibly detach from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
GST will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and properly torque the fasteners, free of charge. The recall began September 29, 2017. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 17R3.
Vehicles covered
- Toyota Highlander 2017
- Toyota Highlander Hybrid 2017
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V520000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Gulf States Toyota, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Aug 23, 2017
- Owners notified
- Sep 29, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,121
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Nov 16, 2016 to Jul 19, 2017
- Part
- Equipment
- Maker's own recall number
- 17R3
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Toyota recall: Seats Mar 5, 2026
- Toyota recall: Seat belts Dec 17, 2025
- Lexus / Subaru / Toyota recall: Back over prevention Oct 30, 2025
- Lexus / Toyota recall: Air bags Jan 29, 2025
- Toyota recall: Equipment Jul 23, 2024
- Lexus / Toyota recall: Air bags Dec 20, 2023
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.